Research by E

question 19

Multiple Choice

Research by E.O. Wilson and Daniel Simberloff supported the theory of island biogeography when, at the end of the experiment,

• A) their mangrove research site failed to return to its status as a viable ecosystem.
• B) a hurricane destroyed the native population of brown lizards on the mangrove island.
• C) the island biota were replaced by similar but different species of animals.
• D) the state of Florida fined the research team for breaking environmental laws.
• E) the mangrove research site flourished with the biodiversity that came from introduction of new species.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theorists

refer to sociologists who emphasize the role of power and coercion in producing social order.

Power

The power to shape or control the conduct of individuals and the flow of occurrences.

Inequality

The uneven distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among people, leading to social disparities and discrimination.

Durkheim

A pioneering French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, known for his foundational work on social solidarity, religion, and the concept of the social fact.